Looking for a math and art project that blends geometry, culture, and creativity? The Tessellation Art Project invites students to explore the mathematical ideas in Coast Salish art, M.C. Escher’s tessellations, and patterns in nature — then use that inspiration to create their own translation-based tessellation.Students begin by examining repetition, symmetry, and geometry in artwork, with a clear focus on cultural respect and originality. Coast Salish artwork is presented for educational purpo